HIST 309 - WestVirginiaandtheAppalachianRegion

Institution:

Shepherd University

Subject:

Description:

Emphasis upon the development of western Virginia and the state of West Virginia. This course will examine the general geographical, political, and economic aspects of the southern Appalachian region. The impact upon the Mountain State of the patterns of settlement, the heritage of sectional conflict, the statehood movement, legal and political developments accompanying the assimilation of the area into the national economy, and national events will be considered. The student will view the current problems of the area and contemporary Appalachian society.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.SHEPHERD.EDU

Phone Number:

(304) 876-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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